About Me

Catholic Educator with a Master of Arts in Theology degree from San Sebastian College-Recoletos Institute of Graduate Studies. Faculty memeber of the College of the Holy Spirit-Manila, De La Salle-College of St. Benilde and Philippine Women's University.

Monday, January 28, 2008

The Bishop of Batanes and the Triumph of Tradition by Armand La Morte

This morning witnessed another great and historic triumph of Tradition, as His Grace, Camillo Gregorio D.D., the Bishop of Batanes, culminated his apostolic priesthood once more as he offered the Sacrifice of the Mass, in the extraordinary form of the Roman rite - the Tridentine rite. It is another affirmation from God, that the Traditional Catholic movement is on the right path, and that the restoration of the Church, particularly here in Metro Manila, is well on its way. The persecuted Bishop, who fought hard on the side of Tradition in his previous Diocese, seemingly mimicked the thanksgiving of St. Athanasius of Alexadria, for the continuing restoration of the Church. In his homily, His Grace thanked Our Lord and the Holy Father for the gift of Summorum Pontificum. He affirmed and highlighted some points of what Pope Benedict XVI, intends for the Church, namely the healing of rift and dissentions among Catholics, and the unity of the Church, as the two valid forms of the Roman rite "enriches one another". His Grace also expressed his thanks and admiration to everyone present during the mass. Although the Extraordinary form was celebrated in the so-called 'Low Mass', nevertheless it was said in a very solemn manner that the people present meditatively, and enthusiastically assisted. Fr. Jojo Zerrudo "concelebrated" and actively served and assisted His Grace, throughout the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. After the celebration, the people joyfully flocked towards the Bishop to ask for his blessing, and to give their thanks and honor to this great servant of Our Lord and of His Church. May the Lord be praised and all glory be unto Him. May God continually bless his servant Reverend Bishop Camillo Gregorio in give him the strength for the apostolic burden he received.

For once allow me to concede to the Protestants, in singing “This is the day (2x)…that the Lord has made; I will rejoice (2x) and be glad in Him.”